"Hull City have signed experienced defender Tommy Elphick on loan from Aston Villa until the end of the 2018/19 season," the Tigers announcedon Friday.

Regarding Martin, they said: "The 29-year-old has joined Hull City on a season-long loan and will be eligible to make his debut when the Tigers face ​Ipswich Town at the KCOM Stadium after the international break, as he is unable to play against his parent club this weekend."